This is how I feel in the first days of 2014. Why are the holidays so gluttonous? I managed to get my usual exercise, but still…all those treats….

We have a single, lonely cookie remaining, one that no one wants to eat because it looks like our dear departed dachshund, who passed away last March. Is that ridiculous or what?

My sister-in-law makes these ginger snap cookies every Christmas and they are delicious. But did she have to make one that looks like Geneva?

Here’s a close-up so you can see the detail.

The dogs have been out driving around, searching for post-holiday bargains. This golden was at the wheel of a pretty badass truck. Careful driver, though.

My husband and his friend had big fun with their New Year’s fireworks. A great way to welcome 2014.

This post is number 400, believe it or not. I have no idea what’s happening with WordPress, but I am now getting fewer than 50 hits a day when I used to get hundreds and sometimes, thousands. Not sure why this is. Any insights into this unfortunate development are welcome.